26 November 2026
US Thanksgiving, the fourth Thursday in November. Black Friday follows it.
Dates & time · Shopping dates
When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday 27 November 2026, and Cyber Monday is Monday 30 November 2026. That is 33 days away.
Counted from Sunday 25 October 2026 in the UK. The count updates itself while the page is open.
33days to go
Key dates
Black Friday weekend 2026.
27 November 2026
Black Friday. Many UK retailers start earlier, so treat this as the peak rather than the start.
30 November 2026
Cyber Monday, the end of the Black Friday weekend for most online offers.
4 weeks and 5 days
Time left to set a budget and check the usual price of anything you plan to buy.
Five years ahead
Black Friday and Cyber Monday dates, 2026 to 2030.
Worked out from the rule: Black Friday is the day after the fourth Thursday in November.
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Before you buy
Check a deal is really a deal.
Which? found in 2025 that every Black Friday deal it analysed was cheaper or the same price at other times of the year.
Discount calculator
Work out the sale price and the saving from a percentage off.
Percentage change calculator
Compare the ‘was’ price with the price you saw a few months ago.
Savings goal planner
Plan how much to put aside each week before the sales.
Days until Christmas
See how many shopping days are left after Black Friday.
Plan your time off
Next on the calendar: UK bank holidays 2027 and the best days to book off.
Helpful answers
Black Friday FAQs.
When is Black Friday 2026 in the UK?
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday 27 November 2026. It is the day after US Thanksgiving, so the date changes each year but always falls between 23 and 29 November.
When is Cyber Monday 2026?
Cyber Monday 2026 is on Monday 30 November 2026, the Monday after Black Friday. Many retailers run their offers across the whole weekend from Friday to Monday.
When do Black Friday sales start?
There is no fixed start. Which? reports that many retailers begin discounting at the start of November, and some only offer deals over the Black Friday weekend. Check each shop’s own dates.
Are Black Friday deals really the cheapest?
Not always. Which? compared Black Friday prices with the six months before and after the sales weekend, and its 2025 investigation found every deal it analysed was cheaper or the same price at other times of the year. Check a product’s price history before you buy.
How is the Black Friday date worked out?
US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November. Black Friday is the next day, and Cyber Monday is three days after that.